Anica Divljaković

Institute for biocides and medical ecology

Belgrade

Serbia

Topic of interest:

Vector-borne diseases 

BAVBD contribution:

Currently pursuing a PhD in microbiology, I work at a public health institute with a 135-year legacy (www.biocidi.org.rs), historically distinguished for its DDD (disinfection, disinsection, and deratization) measures. For over a decade, our work in the entomological laboratory has centered on vector monitoring and the molecular and biological diagnostics of vector-borne pathogens directly within vector populations.

In light of accelerating climate shifts that alter vector dynamics and disease transmission, my research focuses on analyzing surveillance data. By combining entomological laboratory work, vector monitoring, and epidemiological data processing, I aim to support data-driven vector control strategies across the region.

References:

"Entomological surveillance of mosquitoes and detection of causative agents of vector-borne infectious diseases – West Nile fever, dengue, chikungunya, Zika fever, and malaria" (2021–2023), Ministry of Health of the Republic of Serbia

"Detection of causative agents of Lyme disease, tick-borne encephalitis virus, and human granulocytic anaplasmosis in tick populations and their territorial distribution in the Republic of Serbia" (2021–2023), Ministry of Health of the Republic of Serbia